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Dharmabyte: Hidden Teachings Within Every Moment

From Free Buddhist Audio on Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Bhadra introduces the archetypal magician, Padmasambhava, illustrating how engaging the imagination through ritual and being willing to make the journey of descent are key elements of a fruitful practice.

From the talk entitled The Art of Ritual and Descent given at Bristol Buddhist Centre, 2016.

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Entertaining Cancer - Croydon Buddhist Centre Booklaunch

From Croydon Buddhist Centre on Mon, 14 Mar, 2022 - 00:00
Devamitra in conversation with Vajragupta, launching his new book "Entertaining Cancer". This tells the story of Devamitra's discovery that he has a life-threatening cancer, and the gruelling regime of treatment that ensues. The conversation covers topics such as hope and despair, aliveness and complacency, fear and courage, and the Buddhist view of rebirth. An inspiring evocation of how Dharma practice can help us face challenge and difficulty, and keep initiative.
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Upcoming Ordinations at Sudarshanaloka

From Order Connection on Sun, 13 Mar, 2022 - 09:46

Upcoming Ordinations at Sudarshanaloka

From Order Connection on Sun, 13 Mar, 2022 - 09:46

Dear friends in the Dharma,

An ordination retreat is currently being held at Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre, Aotearoa, New Zealand. 

Four women will be ordained on the retreat:
Marian Patrizio and Annette Balsillie from Auckland, and Lisa Kelly and Tomoko Bruce from Thames.

Their private ordinations will take place on 25-26 March and their public ordinations will take place on 1 April.

With metta,

Vajrajyoti
 
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Buddhism for Teens (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 424)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:13

We are delighted to announce a new episode of The Buddhist Centre Podcast, marking the start of a new season of curated conversations.

We begin the new season with some role reversal! Instead of his usual place hosting guests, Dhammamegha from Windhorse Publications puts Candradasa in the hot seat to talk about his new book, ‘Buddhism for Teens’, just published by Rockridge Press.

Download a sample chapter and get a copy of ‘Buddhism for Teens’

It’s not always easy for teenagers to...
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Notification on Vikaca's health

From Order Connection on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:26

Notification on Vikaca's health

From Order Connection on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:26

Hello,

I have been in contact with Coff’s Harbour Police, who have advised me that Vikaca is believed to have had a heart attack whilst surfing today. He had drowned, but was revived with CPR. He is in a critical condition in hospital.

We believe that he has only one relative, a sister; but we do not know how to contact her.

Please bear Vikaca in meditation. I will inform...
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Centre Team

Buddhism for Teens (The Buddhist Centre Podcast, Episode 424)

From Buddhist Centre Features on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 10:13

We are delighted to announce a new episode of The Buddhist Centre Podcast, marking the start of a new season of curated conversations.

We begin the new season with some role reversal! Instead of his usual place hosting guests, Dhammamegha from Windhorse Publications puts Candradasa in the hot seat to talk about his new book, ‘Buddhism for Teens’, just published by Rockridge Press.

Download a sample chapter and get a copy of ‘Buddhism for Teens’

It’s not always easy for teenagers to...
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FBA Podcast: Padmasambhavas Advice to the Three Fortunate Women

From Free Buddhist Audio on Sat, 12 Mar, 2022 - 06:00

Padmolka takes us through the first section of this inspiring text from The Life and Liberation of Padmasambhava. We hear about the Great Guru subduing the demons of Tibet and the circumstances around the time when this teaching is given. Padmasambhava is asked for a short, practical teaching which can be learned by heart to help Queen Nang Chung to practice the Dharma and ultimately lead her to Buddhahood. 

This talk was given at the ...
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Death of Matisvara

From Order Connection on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:49

Death of Matisvara

From Order Connection on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:49

Dear Order members,

We have just received the sad news that Matisvara died this morning New Zealand time, Friday 11 March 2022, at a rest home in Auckland, New Zealand. He was 90 years old.  His daughter Miriam was with him and his son Gil was on a video link from India.

Matisvara was publicly ordained by Sona at the Auckland Buddhist Centre on 29 Jan 2000. Sona was also his private preceptor.  
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Buddhist parenting: EBU pilot project

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:34
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Buddhist parenting: EBU pilot project

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:34

The European Buddhist Union is piloting a project for Buddhist parents who would like share experience about Dharma practice in parenting.

The first meeting will take place on Zoom this Sunday 13th March, 17.00 - 18.15 PM CET (16.00-17.15 pm UK).

To participate, please email dharmaparenting [at] europeanbuddhistunion.org and you will receive further information and the Zoom link.

The aim of the meeting is to provide a virtual room where parents or family members can share...

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